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The Abia House of Representatives member, who reportedly assaulted an e-hailing cab driver, Alex Ikwechegh, has apologised for his actions.
The lawmaker assaulted the Bolt driver,
Stephen Abuwatseya, when theatter went to deliver a package to him in his Abuja home.
In his apology, Ikwechegh admitted that his actions were unbecoming of a public office holder.
Ikwechegh had also threatened to make the cab driver disappear from Nigeria and nothing would happen.
A video of the assault, which trended online got many Nigerians angry and they roundly condemned the action of the lawmaker.
The spokespersonn of the FCT Police Command, Josephine Adeh, also disclosed that the Nigeria Police Force had waded into the matter.However, in a statement issued on Tuesday, he lawmaker regretted the harm and embarrassment he caused Abuwatseya, as weas his constituents and members of the public.
Ikwechegh also he was cooperating with the police and pledged his support for the ongoing investigation into the matter.
“I, Honourable Alex Ikwechegh, Member of the House of Representatives, wish to address a deeply disturbing incident that occurred at my residence recently, the lawmaker said in the statement.
“A video has surfaced showing me engaging in unacceptable behavior towards an Uber driver who came to deliver a waybill for me. I am deeply sorry for my actions and acknowledge that they were unacceptable and unbecoming of a public official.
“As a public servant, I recognize the trust placed in me by my constituents and the Nigerian people. My behavior fell short of the standards expected of me, and for that, I am truly sorry. I understand that my actions have caused harm and embarrassment to the driver, my constituents and the nation at large.
“I want to assure the public that I am fully cooperating with the Nigeria Police investigation into this matter.
“As a public servant, I recognise the trust placed in me by my constituents and the Nigerian people. My behavior fell short of the standards expected of me, and for that, I am truly sorry.”
